computers/internet

[markh1972]

hi all i have a desktop comp and the kids have a laptop which i recently connected to the internet by wireless(i have a wireless router)which got me thinking about buying a laptop myself as it seemed great not having to sit at one place no wires etc....anyway my question is could i do away with my desktop buy a laptop and connest that wirelessly as well ??

[markh1972]

what im trying to say do i need any other bits apart from the wireless router

[Pugwash23]

The short answer to that is "Yes". Check the manual for your router, but, as far as I am aware, all routers can take more than one wireless connection.

[Pugwash23]

You shouldn't need any extra bits. Any new laptop should be wireless-enabled by default.

[Ethel]

No, you won't need anything else if your laptop is wifi enabled.

You can buy a wireless card for your desktop too but I guess that is harder to move about.

Handy if you want it in a different room to your modem and router though.

So yes, you can ditch the desktop and replace with a wireless laptop.

[markh1972]

thank all especially ethel who a few weeks ago on a sunday morning tried to help me conect the laptop to the wirelee router and after about an hour discovered i didnt have a wireless card thanks for her understanding of my mistake...p.s i done it and found out if u have a wireless card it really helps!!!

[Ethel]

Ah!

I had been wondering how you got on. Glad you're sorted now.

:)

[Prescott]

All that has been said is quite correct. I've done it already.